“Bad Man” is an energizing and electrifying track that brings back some old school soul. It’s refreshing to hear a song come out these days with such an organic nature. The big horn sections, bursting harmonies, and addicting beat would make it hard for anyone to not want to get up and dance. Davis’ vocals have just the right bang and vibrato. It’s all tied together with taste, and we encourage listeners to check this out if they want some serious funk in their day! We had the pleasure of interviewing Nate Davis and here is what he had to say:
Q: What got you into Motown and Soul?
Nate Davis: My mom had a clothing store that I used to work at when I was younger and she had a bunch of old Motown and Soul CDs. From Stevie Wonder to The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke. I just loved the passion and the melodies and the feeling that it gave me when I heard them.
Q: What is the story behind “Bad Man”?
Nate Davis: Bad Man was just a song about being a rebel: a rebel with a heart. I always felt a little bit like the black sheep of my family, because the majority of my family is in the corporate world, or attorneys, and I was always the one trying to be an entertainer. It sort of represents my life experience and feeling confident, to the point of arrogance probably, but mostly because I knew that what I wanted was different and that it made me different. But, there’s always a woman out there that can tame even the most untamable soul, and that was sort of the arc of the song. That even if you’re a rebel and have a tough exterior, love can turn you good. And that can make you even more of a bad ass.
Q: How do you energize the audience at your shows?
Nate Davis: I just give them everything that I have. Our music is upbeat already, so I just have to have fun and be confident and make them feel like a part of the show. I always give it everything without fear to lose myself in the music, and I think the audience sees that and it makes them want to do the same.
Q: What is the best music advice you have ever received?
Nate Davis: Find your voice. Discover it. Hone it. Speak from the heart. Perform with passion.
Q: Is there a musical style that you haven’t mastered?
Nate Davis: I’m not sure that you can “master” anything. I think you learn and evolve and grow. I certainly feel confident in being able to make any type of song that the music calls for because it’s just about speaking from the heart. And, when you’ve done it as long as I have, you understand the technical stuff and have a lot of experience, but it’s still about writing that one song that really affects people and that’s the thing that im constantly chasing.
Q: What are your plans for the near and far future?
Nate Davis: continue to write music with people that I respect and care about. Tour as much as possible. And, bring people together through music. The world needs good music now more than ever. It’s our universal language and brings us together no matter your age, race, or background. I just want to keep being a piece of that community.
Interviewed by Shelbi Welsh
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